Canberra, May 4 -- In a strategic move to counter China's grip on global resources, the leaders of Japan and Australia on Monday pledged to intensify their partnership to secure consistent supplies of energy and critical minerals.

According to Kyodo News, the agreement comes as the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and Beijing's dominance in the rare earth sector pose significant risks to economic stability.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, met in Canberra to solidify ties across multiple sectors.

Beyond resources, the two leaders confirmed their intention to deepen collaboration in cybersecurity and national defence.

The summit yielded five key outcome documents, highlighted by a ...